For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,745 students in 19116, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19116, PA are Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Washington George High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19116 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19116, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19116 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19116, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Grades: K-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #33.
Washington George High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #44.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Grades: K-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #55.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Grades: K-9
| 1,307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19116, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19116, PA include Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Washington George High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19116?
5 public high schools are located in 19116.
What is the racial composition of students in 19116?
19116 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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